Podiatrists perform bunion surgery to alleviate pain and to restore normal toe and joint alignment. Bunion treatment, offered by our Ballantyne podiatrists, may require wires, plates, or screws to firmly hold bones in place. While surgery can be successful, there are no guarantees that surgery will fully relieve the patient’s...

Proper stretching of the lower extremities, especially before a run or workout, can have substantial benefits. From reducing the chance of a sprain to ensuring healthy tendons and ligaments, regular stretching can have quite an impact. The following five benefits serve to showcase some of the reasons why Achilles tendon...

If you’re planning on having Achilles tendon surgery in the near-future, it’s important to set up a rehabilitation plan with your South Park podiatrist. Research has shown that patients who receive Achilles tendon surgery are at high risk for persistent weakness, muscle atrophy, and even loss of function post-surgery, which...

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition characterized by pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness that can manifest in both the hands and feet. While we know what peripheral neuropathy feels like, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is causing it. In fact, there are a variety of underlying conditions that...

Don’t Suffer With Plantar Warts If you have tried to get rid of plantar warts with over-the-counter remedies with little or no success, it’s time to visit our experienced foot doctor in Concord to have them removed. Plantar warts, for the most part, are unsightly lesions, but if you are...

Everyone can experience tightness in the calfs and ankles at some point or other. This is particularly true in those with an active lifestyle or after an injury. Caring for an injured Achilles is best done under the guidance of our Concord foot doctor, so be sure to consult one...